Coil over Shock
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Coil over Shock
Hi gang, 1st post long time browser.
2005 SC xlt 2wd
My question is about the coilover shocks. I recently installed my new Bilsteins and and a Ground Force lowering Shackle kit. When doing the front with the CO's the left front spring turned and I wasn't sure where to line it back up so I just copied the right side. The instructions were vague so I don't know if that matters as I was more focused on keeping the 3 studs positioned correctly with the bottom shock mount. With the New shocks the ride is stiffer and feels like its on rails but the front left seems to have a little more bounce or road feel than the right front. I am wondering. A) is it normal to feel the left more? B) That by the spring being backward from what I saw on another F150 after I had already installed. And it makes a diffence how the weight hits the spring? C) I haven't had my front end aligned in like ever or the tire I rotated to the front is out of balance. Knowing many of you have done your own I thought you may be able to help. The tires I put back on are my old stock 17's as I need to save up for some new 20's.
Thanks Amos
2005 SC xlt 2wd
My question is about the coilover shocks. I recently installed my new Bilsteins and and a Ground Force lowering Shackle kit. When doing the front with the CO's the left front spring turned and I wasn't sure where to line it back up so I just copied the right side. The instructions were vague so I don't know if that matters as I was more focused on keeping the 3 studs positioned correctly with the bottom shock mount. With the New shocks the ride is stiffer and feels like its on rails but the front left seems to have a little more bounce or road feel than the right front. I am wondering. A) is it normal to feel the left more? B) That by the spring being backward from what I saw on another F150 after I had already installed. And it makes a diffence how the weight hits the spring? C) I haven't had my front end aligned in like ever or the tire I rotated to the front is out of balance. Knowing many of you have done your own I thought you may be able to help. The tires I put back on are my old stock 17's as I need to save up for some new 20's.
Thanks Amos
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Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Dallas Texas
^what is this guy saying?? i cant help you with shocks but salvage your truck is this guy crazy haha?
Your best bet is to call a some shops and ask a few questions. If the guys there are cool they may give you some answers over the phone.
Your best bet is to call a some shops and ask a few questions. If the guys there are cool they may give you some answers over the phone.
